Category: Job Samples, Tags: Able, Seaman
Basic Job Responsibilities of Able Seaman Employees
Perform following tasks on board ship to watch for obstructions in vessels path and to maintain equipment structures. Stand watch at bow or on wing of bridge to look for obstructions in path of vessel. Measure depth of water in shallow or unfamiliar waters, using leadline and telephones or shouts information to bridge. Break out, rigs, overhauls, and stows cargo-handling gear, stationary rigging, and running gear. Overhaul lifeboats and lifeboat gear lowers or raises lifeboats with winch or falls. Paint chips rust on deck or superstructure of ship.
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Find out how to include the able seaman job duties in your job document. You can use this duties also for able bodied seaman.
Category: Job Samples, Tags: Able, Seaman